RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 20, 2012) – Freshman Scott Gibson (Dumfries, Scotland) fired a second round 75 and continues to pace the ETSU men’s golf team after two rounds at the Puerto Rico Classic at the Rio Mar Country Club.

Gibson, who shot a 2-under 70 on day one to pace the Bucs, also shot the team’s low score on Monday. He is now tied for 25th in the 75-player field at 1-over-par.

No. 8 Alabama continues to lead in the team standings as the Crimson Tide own a commanding 13-shot advantage going into the final day at 21-under. Host and No. 48 Purdue is in second at 8-under, while No. 13 Clemson sits in third at 7-under. The only other team in the field under-par is Virginia Tech as the Hokies are in fourth at 1-under. ETSU is in 15th position at 46-over.

James White of Georgia Tech, the No. 22 ranked individual in the country, leads in the individual standings at 8-under overall. No. 12 Justin Thomas of Alabama, who led after the first round, is tied for second at 6-under. Bobby Wyatt also of Alabama sits at 6-under as well. No. 27 Tyler Duncan of Purdue is in fourth at 5-under.